Colors of Christmas: A Christmas Poem for Young and Old

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'The Colors of Christmas', written in French and translated into English, Spanish, and Chinese, inspires children to appreciate the spirit of Christmas from the perspective of indigenous peoples around the world. The text teaches diversity and tolerance, while lavish illustrations highlight the native costumes and colourful lives of diverse culture.The multilingual poem is a treasure that relates the true Christmas spirit one of many colours. Jean Reschofsky has illustrated Native Americans, indigenous Africans, and Eskimos, each from their cultural perspective in native dress, identifying their cultural heritage. The tender message behind the poetry illuminates the importance of celebrating Christmas with an open heart toward diversity.

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"What is the color of Christmas
'White as snow'
Answered the child with the fair skin.

De quelle couleur est Noel
'Blanc comme neige'
A repondu l'enfant blanc.

What is the color of Christmas
'Warm as the Sun King'
Answered the child with the golden skin."

-- from the book

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Marie Jaume Goff-Tuttle was born in Provence. Her life has been dedicated to the teaching and promotion of her native language. She enjoys writing poetry, particularly Christmas poems. She is currently teaching at College of Marin in Kentfield, California.
The inspiration for "A Christmas Poem" came from the years spent at the International French School in Corte Madera, California. Recipient of the Palmes Academiques.
Jean Reschofsky (1905-1998) was a famous French artist who attended Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts, Paris. A graduate from the Ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs in architecture and sculpture, he leaves an impressive and varied work in painting, sculpture, and the illustration of some 150 titles.